Best Dark Fantasy games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated dark fantasy games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free dark fantasy games are available at the bottom of the page.

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Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch

From the world of "Lost Eidolons" comes an all-new roguelite tactical RPG! Stranded on a mysterious island with scattered memories, your only means of survival is to fight. Recruit allies, undertake a perilous journey, and battle to reclaim what you've lost... no matter how many deaths it takes.

Price -25% 14.99€
Rating 7.6
Release 05 Nov 2024

Blackthorn Arena: Reforged

Re-experience the thrill and challenges of managing a Gladiator arena in this management/simulation game. With new content, new graphics, Quality of Life updates, and all DLCs packed into this new experience, this is how Blackthorn Arena was meant to be experienced.

Price 24.50€
Rating 6.7
Release 02 Nov 2024

👑Idle Calibur:Zero💕(选王之剑:零)

A game that seamlessly integrates TRPG, SLG,Gacha, Idle,Rogue,anime style. Crafted by genuine players, Prepare to embark on a journey that showcases the full extent of my intellect, imagination, and sincerity. Gather your strength, forge bonds, and ascend to the throne of kingship—

Price -25% 8.09€
Rating 7.8
Release 31 Oct 2024

Heretical

Choose your hero and fight relentless guardians in this Rogue-lite Action RPG, where each death unlocks new powers, characters, and strategies, helping you ascend Sanctora Mountain to face a ruthless demigod.

Price 14.79€
Rating 8.7
Release 30 Oct 2024

Keeper's Toll

Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.

Price 6.89€
Rating 8.5
Release 28 Oct 2024

The Black Grimoire: Cursebreaker

A story driven solo RPG inspired by oldschool games like RuneScape and Ultima Online! Explore a sprawling medieval fantasy world full of npcs with dialogue, level skills, fight varied monsters and uncover the story of Rothar Aercrest – the cursed lord to the remote woodlands of Imberthale.

Price -40% 8.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 27 Oct 2024

Voidwrought

Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.

Price 19.50€
Rating 7.5
Release 24 Oct 2024

Vasilisa and Baba Yaga

An adventure game based on the Russian folktale "Vasilisa the Beautiful". A scary story about the journey to the mistress of the forbidden forest for magical powers.

Price 13.79€
Rating 8.4
Release 24 Oct 2024

Journey to Incrementalia

Journey to Incrementalia is an active incremental auto-battler about a necromancer on a short quest. Cast diabolical spells, summon an army and open the gates of hell on your quest to break down 99 walls and reach the lost city of Incrementalia.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 23 Oct 2024

AWAKEN - Astral Blade

Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place?

Price -15% 16.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 22 Oct 2024

Worshippers of Cthulhu

LEAD the CULT OF CTHULHU. Decide the fate of your followers, perform eldritch rituals, and master the art of city-building in a world where the line between sanity and madness blurs. Can you endure the horrors you unleash?

Price -36% 15.63€
Rating 8.4
Release 21 Oct 2024

Drova - Forsaken Kin

Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.

Price 24.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 15 Oct 2024

Metaphor: ReFantazio

The throne sits empty after the king’s assassination. With no heirs, the will of the late king decrees that the next monarch will be elected by the people, & thus begins your fight for the throne..

Price -57% 29.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 10 Oct 2024

Shady Knight

Shady Knight is a first-person skill-driven melee action game centered around swift swordplay, acrobatic archery, and fluid platforming that seamlessly blends combat and parkour skills into a stylish dance of death full of creative chaos.

Price 19.50€
Rating 8.8
Release 09 Oct 2024

Putrika 1st.cut:The Reason She Must Perish

"Even though I knew this love was forbidden..." While the tragedy is being told, the girl's true love is revealed! Enjoy this crazy pure love drama with beautiful visuals and cute characters!

Price 17.49€
Rating 8.9
Release 06 Oct 2024

Gnomes and Knights

Gnome hunting reaches a new level! Become a mighty knight and plunge into the world of dark fantasy without leaving your home.

Price -20% 3.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 03 Oct 2024

Monomyth

MONOMYTH is an immersive, first-person dungeon-crawling RPG inspired by the genre's late classics. Embark on a journey through a vast and highly interactive game world as you unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the ancient fortress of Lysandria.

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 03 Oct 2024

KILL KNIGHT

KILL KNIGHT is an ultra-responsive arcade-inspired isometric action shooter. Condemned to eternal sufferance, deep within the voids of an eldritch arena, you must wield an arsenal of devastating weaponry to obliterate swarms of otherworldly horrors - and MASTER THE DEMON WITHIN.

Price -20% 11.90€
Rating 8.9
Release 02 Oct 2024

Into the Necrovale

Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.

Price 14.79€
Rating 8.3
Release 30 Sep 2024

Dwarven Realms

Face massive hordes of mobs and unleash chaotic abilities that paint the screen with mayhem. Dive into the largest mob density of any 3D ARPG and slay them all. Wield epic powers, create your build, and shape a world of endless possibilities in the action-packed ARPG experience.

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.1
Release 27 Sep 2024

Ravenswatch

Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.

Price -63% 9.37€
Rating 7.8
Release 26 Sep 2024

The Nameless: Slay Dragon

The Nameless: Slay Dragon is a gamebook-adventure flavored turn-based RPG In short - how to slay the immensely powerful and cunning evil dragon? You will play as a young man having a bloody feud with a dragon, and face powerful, sinister and tricky enemies with friends....

Price 17.49€
Rating 8.7
Release 26 Sep 2024

9th Dawn Remake

Rediscover the magic of the 9th Dawn series with this complete re-imagining of the original game. Venture into a massive 2.5D open world. Explore 45 new dungeons in single-player or online/local co-op, craft weapons, raise pets, play a deck-building card game, and take down the Castle of Maltyr!

Price 15.79€
Rating 8.1
Release 25 Sep 2024

Halls of Torment

Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

Price 6.66€
Rating 9.4
Release 24 Sep 2024

Most played dark fantasy games on Steam

Take a look at the top dark fantasy games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.

1. ELDEN RING

THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between. ELDEN RING is a souls-like, open world and dark fantasy game developed by FromSoftware and Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware and Inc.. Released on February 24th 2022 has received 1,046,084 reviews of which 971,482 were positive and 74,602 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played dark fantasy game, thanks to its 24,018 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.2
971,482
74,602

24,018
players

2. Lords of the Fallen

A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The definitive Version 2.0 out now: features Shared Progression Co-op & Free Friend’s Pass. Lords of the Fallen is a souls-like, exploration and combat game developed and published by CI Games. Released on October 13th 2023 has received 38,626 reviews of which 25,336 were positive and 13,290 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. While seeing 4,452 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among dark fantasy games based on player count.
6.5
25,336
13,290

4,452
players

3. Path of Exile

You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win. Path of Exile is a free to play, dark fantasy and action rpg game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games. Released on October 23rd 2013 has received 234,529 reviews of which 209,357 were positive and 25,172 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 3,519 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among dark fantasy games based on player count.
8.8
209,357
25,172

3,519
players

4. DARK SOULS™ III

Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness! DARK SOULS™ III is a souls-like, dark fantasy and difficult game developed by FromSoftware and Inc. and published by FromSoftware, Inc. and Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on April 11th 2016 has received 409,686 reviews of which 386,446 were positive and 23,240 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 3,501 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played dark fantasy games.
9.3
386,446
23,240

3,501
players

5. DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED

Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps. DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED is a souls-like, dark fantasy and rpg game developed by QLOC, FromSoftware and Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware and Inc.. Released on May 23rd 2018 has received 125,682 reviews of which 115,794 were positive and 9,888 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 2,287 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played dark fantasy games.
9.1
115,794
9,888

2,287
players

6. Darkest Dungeon®

Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost? Darkest Dungeon® is a turn-based combat, dark fantasy and dungeon crawler game developed and published by Red Hook Studios. Released on January 19th 2016 has received 148,198 reviews of which 135,897 were positive and 12,301 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,955 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played dark fantasy games.
9.1
135,897
12,301

1,955
players

7. DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay to a new level. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and unrelenting challenge. DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is a souls-like, dark fantasy and rpg game developed by FromSoftware and Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware and Inc.. Released on April 01st 2015 has received 114,741 reviews of which 96,467 were positive and 18,274 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 1,471 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played dark fantasy games.
8.3
96,467
18,274

1,471
players

8. Lies of P

Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era. Lies of P is a souls-like, action and dark fantasy game developed and published by NEOWIZ. Released on September 18th 2023 has received 50,442 reviews of which 46,566 were positive and 3,876 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,364 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played dark fantasy games.
9.1
46,566
3,876

1,364
players

9. Grim Dawn

Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence. Grim Dawn is a action rpg, hack and slash and loot game developed and published by Crate Entertainment. Released on February 25th 2016 has received 99,272 reviews of which 93,063 were positive and 6,209 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 1,285 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played dark fantasy games.
9.2
93,063
6,209

1,285
players

10. Warhammer: Vermintide 2

The critically acclaimed Vermintide 2 is a visually stunning and groundbreaking melee action game pushing the boundaries of the first person co-op genre. Join the fight now! Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is a co-op, dark fantasy and games workshop game developed and published by Fatshark. Released on March 08th 2018 has received 132,932 reviews of which 112,864 were positive and 20,068 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 1,004 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played dark fantasy games.
8.4
112,864
20,068

1,004
players

Best deals on dark fantasy games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of dark fantasy games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted dark fantasy games.

1. Rogue Lords

A dark fantasy roguelike where you play as the Devil! Lead famous evil geniuses through events and turn-based fights to spread terror and corruption. Create synergies between your disciples, use your evil powers and take revenge on those miserable Demon Hunters. Rogue Lords is a rpg, rogue-like and dark fantasy game developed by Leikir Studio and Cyanide Studio and published by Nacon. Released on September 30th 2021 has received 1,750 reviews of which 1,231 were positive and 519 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for dark fantasy category.
6.8
1,231
519

-95% 27.40€ 1.37€

2. Disciples: Liberation

Disciples: Liberation is a mature, dark fantasy strategy RPG with turn-based combat. Liberate the land of Nevendaar and uncover the endless stories hidden within this richly detailed world where every decision has a consequence, and every wrong move could be deadly. Disciples: Liberation is a rpg, strategy and dark fantasy game developed by Frima Studio and published by Kalypso Media. Released on October 21st 2021 has received 3,559 reviews of which 2,616 were positive and 943 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in dark fantasy games.
7.2
2,616
943

-93% 40.29€ 2.82€

3. Sands of Aura

Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat. Sands of Aura is a action rpg, souls-like and dungeon crawler game developed by Chashu Entertainment and published by indie.io. Released on October 27th 2023 has received 747 reviews of which 572 were positive and 175 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 91% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in dark fantasy games.
7.3
572
175

-91% 23.67€ 2.13€

4. Arboria

Fight, die, and fight again in this dark fantasy trollz-like roguelite. As a Yotun troll warrior, descend into the ever-changing, creepy dungeons of Durnar. Use a variety of Symbiotic Weapons and Bio-Mutations to slay enemies and heal The Father Tree. Arboria is a rogue-lite, dungeon crawler and third person game developed by Dreamplant and published by All in! Games and Untold Tales. Released on September 09th 2021 has received 747 reviews of which 580 were positive and 167 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for dark fantasy games.
7.4
580
167

-89% 17.27€ 1.90€

5. Warhammer: Vermintide 2

The critically acclaimed Vermintide 2 is a visually stunning and groundbreaking melee action game pushing the boundaries of the first person co-op genre. Join the fight now! Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is a co-op, dark fantasy and games workshop game developed and published by Fatshark. Released on March 08th 2018 has received 132,932 reviews of which 112,864 were positive and 20,068 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for dark fantasy games.
8.4
112,864
20,068

-88% 27.08€ 3.25€

6. GRIME

Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue. GRIME is a metroidvania, souls-like and platformer game developed by Clover Bite and published by Akupara Games. Released on August 02nd 2021 has received 5,657 reviews of which 4,834 were positive and 823 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for dark fantasy games.
8.3
4,834
823

-88% 20.17€ 2.42€

7. Blasphemous

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation. Blasphemous is a metroidvania, pixel graphics and souls-like game developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Team17. Released on September 10th 2019 has received 50,668 reviews of which 45,642 were positive and 5,026 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for dark fantasy games.
8.9
45,642
5,026

-87% 25.31€ 3.29€

8. Death's Gambit: Afterlife

Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality. Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a souls-like, metroidvania and rpg game developed by White Rabbit and published by Serenity Forge. Released on August 13th 2018 has received 5,246 reviews of which 4,275 were positive and 971 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for dark fantasy games.
7.9
4,275
971

-87% 20.00€ 2.60€

9. Cultist Simulator

Seize forbidden treasures. Summon alien gods. Feed on your disciples. Cultist Simulator is a game of apocalypse and yearning. Play as a seeker after unholy mysteries, in a 1920s-themed setting of hidden gods and secret histories. Cultist Simulator is a simulation, choices matter and strategy game developed and published by Weather Factory. Released on May 31st 2018 has received 12,804 reviews of which 10,114 were positive and 2,690 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for dark fantasy games.
7.7
10,114
2,690

-87% 20.31€ 2.64€

10. The Darkest Tales

When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear heads to the far side of “happily ever after” to rescue his owner, Alicia. The Darkest Tales is a dark fantasy, adventure and platformer game developed by Trinity Team and published by 101XP. Released on October 13th 2022 has received 834 reviews of which 601 were positive and 233 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for dark fantasy games.
6.9
601
233

-84% 20.13€ 3.22€

Free dark fantasy games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play dark fantasy games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play dark fantasy games.

1. Path of Exile

You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win. Path of Exile is a free to play, dark fantasy and action rpg game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games. Released on October 23rd 2013 has received 234,529 reviews of which 209,357 were positive and 25,172 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 3,519 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free dark fantasy games on Steam.
8.8
209,357
25,172

3,519
players

2. Phobies

Phobies is a tactical card collecting strategy game where players battle one another in the surreal realm of the subconscious, where fears manifest. Use devious tactics and unleash a dazzling array of attacks and abilities to achieve victory! Phobies is a atmospheric, dark fantasy and dark humor game developed by Smoking Gun Interactive Inc. and published by Phobies Holdings Inc.. Released on March 07th 2022 has received 1,157 reviews of which 1,010 were positive and 147 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free dark fantasy games on Steam.
8.3
1,010
147

50
players

3. Tap Wizard 2

Choose your Spells, Perks, and Traits, then let the Wizard do all of the work in this unique Idle RPG! Tap Wizard 2 is a fusion of the Idle, Incremental, ARPG, and Twin-Stick Shooter genres, resulting in a game like no other! Tap Wizard 2 is a idler, top-down shooter and action rpg game developed and published by TopCog. Released on May 21st 2024 has received 466 reviews of which 356 were positive and 110 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free dark fantasy games on Steam.
7.2
356
110

30
players

4. Moonring

A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic. Moonring is a rpg, retro and medieval game developed and published by Fluttermind and LLC. Released on September 28th 2023 has received 2,064 reviews of which 1,986 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free dark fantasy games on Steam.
9.2
1,986
78

19
players

5. Buriedbornes - Dungeon RPG

The oldest and most abhorrent Prophecy has become reality. This is endless and merciless warfare for Buriedbornes, army can revive forever. Buriedbornes - Dungeon RPG is a turn-based strategy, rpg and dark fantasy game developed and published by Nussygame. Released on December 13th 2022 has received 1,344 reviews of which 1,183 were positive and 161 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free dark fantasy games on Steam.
8.4
1,183
161

13
players

6. Halls of Torment: Prelude

Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive? Halls of Torment: Prelude is a bullet hell, dark fantasy and retro game developed and published by Chasing Carrots. Released on March 09th 2023 has received 1,359 reviews of which 1,269 were positive and 90 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free dark fantasy games on Steam.
8.8
1,269
90

4
players

7. Animyst

Explore a strange and dark afterlife as the Undead. Inhabit the body of a Skeleton or Fleshy Corpse and build a new life in The Droughts, a giant desert of ancient ruins and occult monsters. Craft powerful spells and befriend or battle other players in a single open online world... Animyst is a dark fantasy, demons and horror game developed and published by Animyst Games. Released on July 02nd 2018 has received 437 reviews of which 373 were positive and 64 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free dark fantasy games on Steam.
8.0
373
64

3
players

8. It gets so lonely here

A yandere yuri visual novel with a fairytale theme. Can you escape from your mysterious pursuer? It gets so lonely here is a visual novel, lgbtq+ and free to play game developed and published by ebi-hime. Released on May 25th 2023 has received 1,226 reviews of which 1,169 were positive and 57 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free dark fantasy games on Steam.
9
1,169
57

2
players

9. Cervus Blade

Cervus Blade is an enchanting third-person action adventure game that takes players on an epic journey through a deer-worship desert world. Engage in high-octane combat, testing your skills in challenging encounters, unleash the power of the Blade and become a legend in this captivating adventure. Cervus Blade is a souls-like, action and dark fantasy game developed by Team Blade and published by USC Games. Released on August 03rd 2023 has received 349 reviews of which 311 were positive and 38 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free dark fantasy games on Steam.
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311
38

10. Skelethrone: The Prey

This game is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls. Skelethrone: The Prey is a free prequel to the main game, setting the stage for the events that will unfold throughout Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona campaign. Skelethrone: The Prey is a metroidvania, souls-like and dark fantasy game developed by 70`Strike and published by Valkyrie Initiative. Released on March 14th 2024 has received 413 reviews of which 317 were positive and 96 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free dark fantasy games on Steam.
7.2
317
96